Washington Shirley, 5th Earl Ferrers

Summary

Washington Shirley, 5th Earl Ferrers is a human^[1]. He was born on +1722-05-26T00:00:00Z^[2]. He died in Staffordshire^[3]. He died on +1778-10-01T00:00:00Z^[4]. He worked as an astronomer^[5] and naval officer^[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).^[7]

Key Facts

• Washington Shirley, 5th Earl Ferrers passed away in Staffordshire^[3].
• Washington Shirley, 5th Earl Ferrers was born on +1722-05-26T00:00:00Z^[2].
• Washington Shirley, 5th Earl Ferrers died on +1778-10-01T00:00:00Z^[4].
• Washington Shirley, 5th Earl Ferrers died on +1778-10-11T00:00:00Z^[8].
• Washington Shirley, 5th Earl Ferrers's father was Laurence Shirley^[9].
• Washington Shirley, 5th Earl Ferrers's mother was Anne Clarges^[10].
• Washington Shirley, 5th Earl Ferrers was married to Anne Elliot^[11].
• Washington Shirley, 5th Earl Ferrers held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain^[12].
• Washington Shirley, 5th Earl Ferrers worked as an astronomer^[5].
• Washington Shirley, 5th Earl Ferrers worked as a naval officer^[6].
• Washington Shirley, 5th Earl Ferrers received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[13].
• Washington Shirley, 5th Earl Ferrers was a member of Royal Society^[14].
• Washington Shirley, 5th Earl Ferrers's image is recorded as Wright of Derby, The Orrery.jpg^[15].
• Washington Shirley, 5th Earl Ferrers is recorded as male^[16].
• Washington Shirley, 5th Earl Ferrers's instance of is recorded as human^[17].
• Washington Shirley, 5th Earl Ferrers's noble title is recorded as count^[18].
• Washington Shirley, 5th Earl Ferrers's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy^[19].
• Washington Shirley, 5th Earl Ferrers's military, police or special rank is recorded as Vice-Admiral of the Blue^[20].
• Washington Shirley, 5th Earl Ferrers's military, police or special rank is recorded as Rear-Admiral of the White^[21].
• Washington Shirley, 5th Earl Ferrers's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain^[22].
• Washington Shirley, 5th Earl Ferrers's Find a Grave memorial ID is recorded as 74498604^[23].
• Washington Shirley, 5th Earl Ferrers's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/03cy3sm^[24].
• Washington Shirley, 5th Earl Ferrers's family name is recorded as Shirley^[25].
• Washington Shirley, 5th Earl Ferrers's given name is recorded as Washington^[26].
• Washington Shirley, 5th Earl Ferrers's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900^[27].

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Origins and Family

Washington Shirley, 5th Earl Ferrers was born on +1722-05-26T00:00:00Z^[2]. His father was Laurence Shirley^[9]. His mother was Anne Clarges^[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer^[5] and naval officer^[6].

Recognition

Washington Shirley, 5th Earl Ferrers received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[13].

Personal Life

Washington Shirley, 5th Earl Ferrers was married to Anne Elliot^[11].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1778-10-01T00:00:00Z^[4] and +1778-10-11T00:00:00Z^[8]. Washington Shirley, 5th Earl Ferrers passed away in Staffordshire^[3].

Why It Matters

Washington Shirley, 5th Earl Ferrers ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).^[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[28] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[29]

FAQs

Where did Washington Shirley, 5th Earl Ferrers die?

Washington Shirley, 5th Earl Ferrers passed away in Staffordshire^[3].

Who were Washington Shirley, 5th Earl Ferrers's parents?

Washington Shirley, 5th Earl Ferrers's father was Laurence Shirley^[9]. Washington Shirley, 5th Earl Ferrers's mother was Anne Clarges^[10].

Who was Washington Shirley, 5th Earl Ferrers married to?

Washington Shirley, 5th Earl Ferrers's spouses include Anne Elliot^[11].

What did Washington Shirley, 5th Earl Ferrers do for work?

Washington Shirley, 5th Earl Ferrers worked as astronomer^[5] and naval officer^[6].

What awards did Washington Shirley, 5th Earl Ferrers receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[13].